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What Do Windows and Linux Have in Common?

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 4 min read
What Do Windows and Linux Have in Common?
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Linux and Windows are both operating systems which are interfaces that are responsible for the activities and sharing of the computer. They act like a host for applications that run on the computer. Both have graphical user interfaces. … Windows is based on DOS, and Linux is based on UNIX.

What are the similarities between Windows and Linux?

Here are 10 big-picture similarities shared by Windows and Linux.

  • User Accounts. Just as I like to run separate Chrome profiles, I prefer to keep separate operating system user accounts. …
  • Alt + Tab. …
  • Task View. …
  • Virtual Desktops. …
  • Cross-Platform Software. …
  • Task Automation. …
  • Bash and PowerShell. …
  • Servers and Desktops.

Aside from Microsoft’s Windows NT-based operating systems, nearly everything else traces its heritage back to Unix. Linux, Mac OS X, Android, iOS, Chrome OS, Orbis OS used on the PlayStation 4, whatever firmware is running on your router — all of these operating systems are often called “Unix-like” operating systems.

Maya Lin-Takahashi
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Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.